by Brandan A. Hallaq | Dec 11, 2019 | Board of Directors, Bylaws, Condominium Document Amendments, Construction, Developers, Insurance, Maintenance, Master Deed, Michigan Condominium Act, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Planned Unit Development, Property Managers, Site Condominium, Slip and Fall, Water Issues
Introduction For many people, purchasing a home is the largest investment they will make in their lifetime. While owning real estate should be considered an investment, it should also be viewed as a risk. Aside from the risk that the property will decrease in value,...
by Kevin Hirzel | Nov 20, 2017 | Condo and HOA Cases, Insurance, Water Issues
In Walters Beach Condominium Association v Home-Owners Insurance Company, unpublished opinion of the Court of Appeals, issued November 16, 2017 (Docket No. 335172), the Michigan Court of Appeals held that water damage caused by construction defects may be covered...
by Brandan A. Hallaq | Jun 27, 2017 | Articles of Incorporation, Board of Directors, Bylaws, Condo and HOA Assessments, Condominium Document Amendments, Condominium Document Enforcement, Construction, Director and Officer Liability, Insurance, Maintenance, Master Deed, Michigan Condominium Act, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Planned Unit Development, Property Managers, Rules and Regulations
In Michigan, condominiums consist of either units or common elements. Common elements are further subdivided into two categories: general common elements and limited common elements. Under most Michigan condominium documents, the difference between general common...
by Kevin Hirzel | Jun 5, 2017 | Bylaws, Condominium Document Amendments, Condominium Document Enforcement, Construction, Electric Vehicles, Insurance, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act, Rules and Regulations, Technology
Electric vehicles are increasing in popularity throughout the United States and create unique challenges for Michigan condominium associations, especially those that were created before electric vehicles were even contemplated. Experts project that by 2040, at least...
by Joe Wloszek | Dec 15, 2015 | Bylaws, Insurance, Master Deed, Michigan Condominium Act, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Uncategorized, Water Issues
From personal experience, water intrusion in a condominium unit can be one of the most frustrating and unpleasant experiences a Co-owner may ever experience. Often, a Co-owner does not know what to do, who to call, whether insurance will cover the loss and what...
by Kevin Hirzel | Oct 30, 2015 | Board of Directors, Bylaws, Condominium Document Amendments, Deed Restrictions, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), FHA, Insurance, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Restrictive Covenants, Technology
I had the pleasure of attending the Community Association Institute (CAI) Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C. earlier this week and talking with various legislators and their staff regarding issues that impact Condominium Associations. Three (3) major federal issues...
